Effective Strategies for Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration
Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu is Director of the School of Public Leadership (SPL) at Stellenbosch University
Summary
Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu underlines the significance of consistent communication and engagement with stakeholders to foster transparency, accountability, and integrity in public administration.
This implies a mutually interactive process enabling communities to prompt dialogues with municipalities and other stakeholders.
Financial processes and decision-making practices require openness and the active participation of stakeholders, transcending mere compliance requirements.
Prof Ndevu underscores the importances of upholding integrity among those managing public resources, as this strengthens institutional trust and promotes accountability throughout the public sector.
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